Learn how to make the BEST low carb and keto-friendly cauliflower crust pizza in under 30 minutes. This cauliflower crust pizza is super crispy and tastes so much like regular pizza and is just 4g net carbs per slice!
Who’s ready to shed a few pounds this season! cauliflower pizza is great because it’s low-carb and contains no flour what so ever. You will be pleasantly surprised as to how delicious and different this pizza is I promise you will be a keeper.
Cauliflower crust Pizza lifesaver if you are on a low-carb or keto diet and will help curb your carb cravings! it’s also naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by simply replacing the cheese with your favorite alternative.
Aside from how delicious this pizza is, it’s loaded with nutritious cauliflower which is super HEALTHY and naturally high in B vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber which can help you lose weight!
WHAT IS CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST MADE OF?
The crust is made of cauliflower, cheese, and eggs and from there, you can customize the pizza any way you like to make your favorite type of pizza.
HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST
Making this cauliflower pizza crust takes a few steps but is well worth the effort and you will be glad you made it!
Begin by processing (or mincing by hand) your cauliflower in a food processor.
After processing the cauliflower, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it on high for 4 minutes. After removing it from the microwave allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes, then place the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze away. Make sure to get all the water out of it, like every last bit! I squeezed my water how so hard I ended up with an amazing ball of cauliflower. remember, the trick to making a perfect cauliflower crust is to squeeze out as much liquid as possible out of the cauliflower.
Now place the cauliflower ball in a bowl and add an egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 mozzarella cheese, salt, garlic powder (optional) rosemary and oregano. Mix it all in with a wooden spatula or your hands until a dough forms.
Spread the dough out on a lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan like you would with regular pizza dough.
Bake the crust at 500 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until you begin to see that nice and golden color from around the edges.
Remove the crust from the oven and add your toppings. I decided to go with a simple margarita pizza but you can add whatever you want.
Now place the pizza back in the oven and turn on the broiler for just 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese. After the cheese has melted remove from the oven and slice.
Doesn’t that look amazing! this was the first time in my life I didn’t feel bad eating pizza! Now, of course, this crust won’t replace my usual high-carb crust but it sure is great for times when I’m on my low-carb diets.
The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Low-carb/Keto)
Ingredients
- 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower - should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil or rosemary, minced (or dry)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, minced (or dry)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
- Microwave the processed cauliflower uncovered in a microwave safe bowl for approximately 4-5 minutes on high. Remove it from the microwave and allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes (trust me don't rush this step!). After the cauliflower is slightly cooled, place it in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as humanly possible.
- Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust.
- Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. I cooked mine for approximately 15 minutes. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings, I used marinara sauce and cheese for a simple margarita pizza.
- Place the pizza back in the oven but this time turn on the broiler, bake for about 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts. be sure to keep an eye on it because the broiler can burn the cheese quickly.
- Slice and serve warm , enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I did this last night and it was so delicious! I wish I could post photos of my end result. It held so well, I could lift the slice with so much toppings without the crust falling apart 💕
I pulsed the cauliflower florets,
oven baked them at 375F for 15minutes (I don’t have microwave)
squeezed the hell out of the liquid from it using a tea towel,
followed the rest of the recipe,
baked it at 500 for 15minutes,
I’ve let the crust dry for a couple of hours for some chewiness and crispness,
Put toppings and bake again for 5 minutes.
I’ve made the pizza sauce too by myself : canned crushed tomatoes, erythritol, herbs and spices, and sautéed garlic. Yummmmmm
I can’t believe people are complaining about the crust being soggy. Maybe get some strength in your upper body and strain better! Also, this is cauliflower people. You want real pizza crust? Then have real pizza crust lol Mine was somewhat limp as well but that’s ok! I’ll follow someone else’s suggestions and flip the crust to get both sides crispy. Great recipe!
Just tried this for dinner. used frozen cauliflower . put it in the microwave for about 5 min. then squeezed all the liquid out. It came out great. Will do this recipe again was so good.
Happy you enjoyed it!
To solve any “crispness” issues, I flip it over like a tortilla and let it brown somewhat on both sides/ It looks just like the store-bought cauliflower” crusts I have to pay $3 for – I thinks its gonna be a winner! Ps. I use a second sheet of parchment on top and use a pizza peel or another cookie sheet or similar surface – ceramic/ pyrex/ etc. cutting board to slide it under and Voila! flip it over.
mine stuck miserably 3 times.. could not get the crust to peel off the parchment paper.
Spray the paper a bit.
Can I used regular Parmesan cheese that you find in the spaghetti section in the green Shaker containers
Yes, that will work!
So good , turned out just great!!
So good turned out great
I am a senior citizen and I cook only for myself. I have trouble finding recipes for one person. Can you suggest how I can make this for just one person. It sounds great but I need to only make one serving. Thank you.
The serving size can actually be adjusted above the recipe by sliding the number to the serving size you need to make and the recipe will be adjusted to that serving. Please let me know if you need more help, Linda! 🙂
Make it into 2-3 personal size pizza crust or make cheesy ‘bread’ and cut into strips (make a rectangle instead of a circle). After cooling wrap and freeze the rest. Even when I make something for myself I still make the full recipe because, leftovers. With a chronic illness I like cooking once and getting multiple meals.
You can also adjust the amount of servings in the recipe card and it will adjust the measurements. You may want to use readymade riced cauliflower so you don’t waste a whole head. HTH
I make small pizzas by using frozen cauliflower from Wal-Mart. And half the rest of the ingredients. With one bag of frozen cauliflower. Hope this helps.
Really aMazing recipe.
I FOLLOWED the steps exacty and it turned out great. Before starting a low carb lifestyle i had pizza as a Weekend treat and Ive been missing it so much until i found this gem.
For what it is, its DELICIOUS. OBVIOUSLY Nothing wiLl ever replace Actual pizza. But for trying to eat healthIer it is deliciOus. It actually tases like pIzza. I would recommend that You put the sauce and cheese All the waY to the eDge so theres no crust because when you just taSte the crust you just tase cauliflower. Also dont expect this crust to be crispy like regular pizza crust its almost always Going to be floppy.
Is the nutritional information for the crust or for the pizza? 3 net carbs for a slice is pretty high for just the crust…
So, what if the cauliflower isn’t precooked?
It won’t stick together and form a crust.
I made this with already riced, frozen cauliflower. Worked great! Love the flavors too!
What size is the crust? 8 inch 10 inch?
10 inches works!
Made it without the sause with cheese, mushrooms and pepporni. Loved it!
You dont need to coOk the califlower use raw works same way
We bake our CAULIFLOWER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES TO HEAT UP AND DRY OUT THE CAULI. IT DRIES IT OUT QUITE NICE. @375F
STIRRED IT TWICE DURING THE PROCESS. WATCH FOR BROWNING.
Do you bake it before you put it in the food processor or after? Does baking eliminate the need to sri about moisture?
this is delicious! My husband does not like cooked cauli but he bragged to everyone about how good it is. I have tried other recipes but this is by far the best.
Delicious, its tUrned out everytime! Can i make this ahead, and how long wil it keep fresh in the FRIDge? I like prEpping my meals ahead of time for the week. Thank you!
You could make your crusts and freeze them – an whip one out to use as you need.
I squeezed the cauliflower in the cloth like shown and couldnt believe how much more waTer came out. This recipe came out just perfectly and it was delicious! Now I can have pizza again….
I put on wax paper & sprayed it, the crust still sticks. any suggestions?
Try parchment paper!
GREAT RECIPE! I USED COSTCO CAULIFLOWER RICE, MICROWAVE IT, THEN STRAIN WITH NUT BAG – MUCH FASTER!
you can put them in a frying pan put the heat on very low, dont let it turn brown and dry as much of the water out as you can. When you hear less sizzling, then its dried pretty good.
where is the nutitional information?
Just added it!
Could you freeze this? if so, raw or baked?
thanks
I suggest freezing after baking because the crust will not hold up well raw.
The recipe sounds great and I would love to try it myself. Unfortunately, i do not have a microwave. What could I do instead?
You can always use an instant pot or other electric pressure cooker, or Perhaps steam it on the stOVetop.
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what kind of Marinara sauce did you use? everyone i have seen is high in carbs and sugars
rAO’S SAUCE IS LOW IN CARBS LOCATED WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE. IT CAN BE PRETTY PRICEY, BUT YOU CAN FIND IT AT WALMART.
Making your own is quite easy and you get to control the ingredients. It’s very easy to find a reliable recipe online
Rao’s “Sensitive” is the lowest Rao’s I’ve found. You can also make your own very simply with tomato sauce and some garlic powder and Herbs. I googled low carb pizza sauce and found one that was super simple because I didn’t have Rao’s on hand.
Can you freeze the crusts.
Yes, you should be able to freeze the crusts without a problem. I suggest shaping them into small pies so they are easier to handle.
Best cauliflower crust there is…
Thanks for the 5 starts Chris! 🙂
This was very easy to make and delicious. I decided to substitute the mozzarella in the crust for cheddar I already had and it was still really tastey. I would recommend this to anyone who wants more veggies and less carbs! Thank you!
The instructions are better than any other ive seen. I added 2 tbsp of almond flour and 1 tbsp of corn meal because it looked like it wasnt going to sticK together. It tasted better than a STORE BOUGHT frozen flour crust!
I also put the cheese and toppings on first with the sauce and a little more chesse on top so that the crust remained crispy.
What if you dont have a microwave? Please help!!!
Boil the cauliflower florets for a few minutes before placing in the food processor. Drain, process, and squeeze water out.
Hi, we have egg allergies, just wondering if you think the egg could be left out of the crust.
Thanks!
I’d recommend using a flax egg replacement – 1 TBS ground flax meal to 2.5 TBS water.
tHE PIZZA LOOKS SO CHEESY AND YUMMM! I WAS GOING TO TRY IT RIGHT AWAY BUT I NOTICED YOU HAVEN’T USED YEAST LIKE THEY DO IN THE REGULAR PIZZA CRUST WHICH IS PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE CAULIFLOWER. BUT ISN’T THE CRUST GOING TO BE TOO HARD WITHOUT IT?
No, the yeast is only used for flour crusts but does not need to be used for a cauliflower crust!
Do you put any water in the cauliflower before microwaving? I did not and my pyrex 4 cup measuring cup exploded. I thought it was microwave safe. I have used it to boil water for tea before but maybe there isn’t enough water in the cauliflower to keep the glass from overheating.
What kind of bowl do you use? Corning ware?
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you, Danfan! I don’t add water when microwaving the cauliflower because they cook with the steam in the microwave. I use the glass mixing bowls or any large ceramic bowl that’s microwave safe. I’m not sure what went wrong in your situation but I’m sure it has something to do with the microwave or bowl.
I just made this, it was really good but the crust was a bit soft. The edge was lovely and crispy but the middle didn’t crisp up at all.
I did add spinach, chicken and salami on top of it because we like pizza’s with a lot of toppings but in general I definitely liked it.
This was delicious! I will definitely be making this again!